Ruth Hendershot

Ruth E. Hendershot, 82, Cadiz, died Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at her home. She was born September 30, 1926 in Shortcreek, Ohio a daughter of the late Frank Earl and Beatrice Fitzgerald George. She was a retired telephone operator having worked at GTE. She was preceded in death in addition to her parents; by her husband, Foster J. Hendershot in 1987; a son, Ronald Hendershot; and a sister, Thelma Bower. She is survived by a son, Richard Hendershot and his wife Mary of Benton, Illinois; 2 daughters: DiAnne Simmons of Cadiz and Debra Hendershot of Springfield, Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Hendershot of Dover, Ohio; 5 grandchildren: Beau, Jason, Doug and Josh Hendershot and Becky Wright; 4 great grandchildren; special friend, Alena Hagedorn of Springfield, Ohio; a faithful companion, her dog Micky. Calling hours will be held Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz where funeral service will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Richard Hasley officiating. Entombment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Charity Hospice, 500 Luray Drive, Wintersville, Ohio 43952. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com.